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Tony The Orange Dog |
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Tony was placed with Sophia in December 2011.
They are doing well together.
We wish them well. We love you, Sophia! |
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| We are working with Make A Wish Foundation of Illinois to help Sophia get her dream-come-true. | ||||
| Sophia was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy when she was just a baby. Now, she is a beautiful six year old little girl. When she was asked what she wished for most, Sophia said she wanted a Service Dog to help her retrieve fallen objects and to be her constant companion. Most importantly, Sophia wanted an "orange dog named Tony". | ||||
| The search began. Now, Tony, a handsome, twelve month old Golden Retriever is living at Committed Canine learning all the important lessons he will need to become Sophia's Service Dog. | ||||
| Soon, Tony will be ready to meet Sophia. Committed Canine instructors will travel to her house, since she cannot take long trips away from home. There, Sophia will learn how to ask Tony to do tasks for her, like turning off a light switch or retrieving something that she might drop. Best of all, Tony will be Sophia's best friend and Sophia will be Tony's best little girl. | ||||
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Stop by this page in the future. We will post new photos and videos of Tony's training. |
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10/11/2011 - Tony has been at Committed Canine for six days! He is learning to wear his Service Dog vest and his basic manners. |
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10/18/2011 - Tony attends the P.A.C.K. Reading program at Evans Public Library (see details about the program). |
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Tony attends Committed Canine T.E.A.C.H. class, October 22, 2011 |
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October 29, 2011 St. Louis Pet Expo |
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Tony attends the St. Louis Pet Expo (visited by thousands of people and their pets) at the Committed Canine booth |
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The St. Louis Pet Expo had thousands of visitors, many of which were accompanied by their pets. This was a great learning opportunity for Tony. |
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There was even a Tortoise motoring around, oblivious of all the dogs that were trying to get a good sniff of it! |
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November 1, 2011 - Tony attends the Reading PACK at Evans Public Library |
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Basic Training Video - shot 11/2/2011 |
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